You were a son of Blackburn
Whose life was took too soon
No more for you, the setting sun
Or rising of the moon
But, you left us with a pride
For great courage; you did display
Proud to be Blackburnians,
A pride we won’t betray
A pride that fills our hearts,
Each and everyday, for the bravery
And selfless courage
That you did display
We will not forget
Through the passages of time
You will be remembered
For your sacrifice, sublime.
SM
Stanley melling